Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Location: Hybrid, with an average of one day per week in our Oxford office
Contract: Permanent
Help families celebrate, remember and honour loved ones
We're looking for a compassionate, organised and relationship-focused
In Memory Executive to join our fundraising team.
This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop one of our most important growth areas. Working with bereaved families, supporters and volunteers, you'll play a key role in delivering meaningful in memory fundraising experiences that enable people to celebrate and remember loved ones while supporting local children and families who rely on our care and support.
As part of our Community, Events and Corporate team, you'll lead on our Tribute Fund programme, support the delivery of our new In Memory Strategy and coordinate a range of remembrance events and activities. Through excellent stewardship and compassionate supporter care, you'll help create lasting relationships that drive both engagement and sustainable income growth.
What you'll be doing
- Managing and developing our Tribute Fund programme, ensuring supporters receive outstanding stewardship and support.
- Planning and delivering key in memory events, including remembrance services, walks and keepsake events.
- Building meaningful relationships with supporters, families, volunteers, colleagues and funeral directors.
- Working with fundraising, marketing and data teams to raise awareness of in memory giving opportunities.
- Maintaining accurate supporter records and ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations.
- Monitoring performance, producing reports and identifying opportunities to improve supporter journeys and increase income.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines empathy with excellent organisation and relationship management skills. You may already work in fundraising, events, supporter engagement or customer service and be looking for a role where you can make a real difference.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience delivering events, projects or supporter engagement activities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience maintaining databases or CRM systems.
- The confidence to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- A compassionate approach and the ability to communicate sensitively with people who may be experiencing bereavement.
Although not essential, it would be great if you also have:
- In memory, community or legacy fundraising.
- Tribute funds or supporter-led fundraising.
- Fundraising CRM systems such as Beacon.
- Volunteer recruitment and management.
This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a growing in memory fundraising programme at a pivotal stage in its development. You'll join a supportive and ambitious fundraising team, develop your skills and play a direct role in helping families create meaningful ways to remember loved ones while supporting children and families across our community.
Every memory has a story. Help us support families in creating lasting tributes that make a difference.
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In Memory Executive
Company: Helen and Douglas House
Salary: £33,000 to £33,000 a year
Hours: Part-time
Location: Oxford, UK, OX4 1RW
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 11 Nov 2026
Closing date: 2 Dec 2026
In Memory Executive in Oxford employer: Helen and Douglas House
Helen and Douglas House is an exceptional employer, offering a fulfilling opportunity to lead a community-focused charity shop in Witney. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training for our staff and volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that prioritises excellent customer service and community engagement.
